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Congratulations on your acceptance to Columbia GSAPP!

At Columbia GSAPP you will join a long legacy of creative thinkers and original professionals and become part of a community of students and alumni who are critically engaged with the world and dedicated to addressing the urgent issues of our time.

Your cohort applied from 80 countries

Your Next Steps to Join GSAPP

Summer 2023 Entry

Fall 2023 Entry

Confirm your enrollment decision by Saturday, April 15, 2023 by completing the enrollment form.

Please review a detailed timeline outlining your next steps for summer 2023 entry.

Students enrolling in the M.S. Advanced Architectural Design; M.S. Architecture and Urban Design; and M.S. Real Estate Development programs begin with the Summer 2023 Semester on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Students enrolling in the M.S. Computational Design Practices program start with an online tutorial, and begin in person classes on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Also reference the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar, and don’t hesitate to email us at arch_admissions@columbia.edu with any questions.

2023 Open House for Admitted Students

We hope that you were able to join us and fellow admitted students in New York for the GSAPP Open House on March 27, and at a series of online presentations with our Dean, Program Directors, faculty, and students throughout the week. Recordings of most sessions are available below and on the program-specific pages.
If you weren’t able to visit Columbia’s campus in person, may also browse GSAPP’s Buildings and Facilities on our interactive virtual tour!

Columbia GSAPP Dean Andrés Jaque welcomes admitted students and presents the School’s pedagogy.

Each academic program has a rich offering of virtual resources allowing you to meet GSAPP’s faculty and students; join lectures and events; and explore studio reports, student work, and more. Select your program below for details and recordings.

2023 Open House Event Schedule

Monday, March 27 (in-person)

Event	Time
Check-in and Breakfast	9:30am
Student-led building tours Visits to GSAPP Research Centers and Labs, Making Studio, Avery Library, and more	10:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch with GSAPP Faculty	12:00pm
Welcome and School Overview by Dean Andrés Jaque	1:30pm
Curriculum Presentations With the Directors of each academic program. Specific times and locations will be shared upon registration.	2:00pm – 5:00pm
GSAPP Open House Lecture by Juan Herreros (event info)	6:30pm
Student Social & Reception	8:30pm

The Online Open House Program

The Online Open House Program takes place throughout the week of March 27 and features curriculum presentations delivered by program directors and staff, the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), the GSAPP Admissions and Academic Affairs Offices, and Student Financial Services at Columbia University. Please register using the links below to receive the Zoom meeting invitations by email.

Saturday, March 25

Event	Time
Notes from Within In its third annual installment, the event invites prospective and admitted students to sit in fellowship and exchange with members of the Black Student Alliance at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University [BSA+GSAPP].	12:30pm

Monday, March 27

Event	Time
MSHP Curriculum Presentation with Jorge Otero Pailos and Sarahgrace Godwin (view recording)	10:00am
MSUP Curriculum Presentation with Weiping Wu (view recording)	2:00pm
MArch Curriculum Presentation with Mario Gooden and Darwin Eng (view recording)	3:00pm

Tuesday, March 28

Event	Time
MSRED Curriculum Presentation with Patrice Derrington (MSRED Director), Jessica Stockton King (MSRED Senior Associate Director, Academic Affairs), and Thelma Colado (MSRED Assistant Director) (view recording)	9:30am
MSUP Faculty Conversation with Weiping Wu (MSUP Director), Anthony Vanky (MSUP Assistant Professor), and Douglas Woodward (MSUP Associate Director, Professional Development and Practice) (view recording)	10:00am
Lecture by Anna Lora-Wainwright, Professor of the Human Geography of China at the University of Oxford, organized as part of the Lectures in Planning (LiPS) series (event info)	1:15pm
MSCCCP Curriculum Presentation with Felicity Scott and Mark Waisuta (MSCCCP Co-Directors)	8:00pm

Wednesday, March 29

Event	Time
MSAUD Curriculum Presentation with Kate Orff (MSAUD Director) and David Smiley (MSAUD Assistant Director) (view recording)	9:00am
MArch Faculty Q&A with Mario Gooden (MArch Program Director) and program faculty	11:00am
Life at GSAPP: Learn more about Career Services, Avery Library, and more A virtual panel discussion highlighting the resources and support available to students at the School.	12:00pm

Thursday, March 30

Event	Time
MSAAD Curriculum Presentation with Andrés Jaque (Dean and MSAAD Program Director) and Xiaoxi Chen (Assistant Director) (view recording)	9:00am
MSCDP Curriculum Presentation with Laura Kurgan (MSCDP Director) and Adam Vosburgh (MSCDP Assistant Director) (view recording)	10:00am
Life After GSAPP: Meet Our Alumni Ambassadors They will share their experiences, insights, and advice on how to navigate life after graduation, the opportunities and challenges of migrating from another country and building meaningful relationships within the alumni network.	12:00pm
Preservation Lecture Series: Robert Hewison, The Peckham Paradigm: Gentrification in a London Village	6:30pm

Friday, March 31

Event	Time
International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) presentation with Nikolas Baranco (view recording)	9:00am
Joining GSAPP: Next Steps in the Enrollment Process with Steffen Boddeker (Associate Dean, Admissions and Outreach), Sara Konekeo (Director, Admissions and Financial Aid), and Emily Dennis (Assistant Director, Student Affairs) (view recording)	10:00am
An Overview of Student Financial Services at Columbia University with Marion Concilio, Makella-Ann Geffrard, and Tristia Kayser (view recording and download presentation)	11:00am

Saturday, April 1

Event	Time
Life at GSAPP: Student Organizations This virtual panel invites admitted students to meet members of GSAPP Student Organizations to hear about student life and the opportunities to collaborate and build long-lasting networks with peers in the GSAPP community.	12:30pm

International Students

International students at Columbia enter the United States on an F-1 or J-1 student visa. You will need an I-20 for F-1 status or DS-2019 for J-1 status issued by Columbia’s International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) before making your visa appointment at a U.S. consulate to apply for your visa.

Watch the ISSO video on how to get a visa.

You will need to:

Prepare your documents (bank statements, passport, and other supporting documents)
Log in to Compass to apply for your I-20 / DS-2019
Receive I-20 / DS-2019
Apply for Your Visa at a U.S. Consulate (the visa cannot be issued more than 120 days in advance of your program start date)

Ready to begin? Go to the ISSO website for the I-20/DS-2019 application, supporting documents checklist, and instructions. If you have any questions regarding the visa application process, please contact the ISSO at newintlstudent@columbia.edu.

Additional Resources

Quick links to useful information as you prepare for your studies at GSAPP

Admissions FAQ

Academic and Student Affairs student resources

GSAPP Academic Calendar

GSAPP Courses

University Resources

Columbia International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)

Office of University Life

Student Financial Services

Columbia Global Centers